Recent content by madmark

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    Oil pressure problem

    Hi i have a 2004 audi a3 2ltr fsi enging had a issue with oil filter seal leaked and dumped all its oil out new filter and seal all ok for 2 months now blow the seal once again anybody ever had this kind of problem seems like building up oil pressure just now and again ? Thanks
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    anybody fitted a new front window cable before a3 2 door please help

    hi i been reading the posts i have a a3 2 door and the passenger side window cable has snaped i got a replacemrnt cable kit took the door sub frame off the car removerd the glass then the window motor ,removed the rgulator and took out the cable fitted new cable through all the guide wheels on...
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    Drain on Battery

    we have this problem aswell we done all above disconnected the battery and yes it went flat after 2 days had a new battery fitted but that went flat after 2 days on the car aswell i been told there is no drain and the charging system working fine so i aint got a clue whats killing the battery...
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    battery keeps draining

    hi all i have a a3 1.9tdi x reg and the battery keeps going flat had car tested no drain on car when its turned off had aultinator checked all ok putting out charge had new battery fitted and its killed it again cant work out whats going on it seems when i lock the car the door locks seem very...
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    flashing glow plug light

    all bulbs are working fine
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    flashing glow plug light

    hi i have a a3 tdi sport 110bhp when i started it it misfired then loads of blue smoke and a flashing glow plug light ive replaced the glow plugs and it seems to be running fine glow plug light comes on as normal with ignition then goes out as normal i start the car and it runs fine after about...
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    passenger airbag help please

    hi i now got a a3 1.8se 1999 is there anyway to turn off the passenger airbag as i want to put a child seat in the front ? there is no key box in the glove box like my a3 sport thank you mark
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    cd multidisc changer for sale from a audi a3 with fittings and leads

    hi i just removed a alpine cd charger from my a3 model and I am about to post it in the classifieds... :)
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    multi disc changer for sale

    hi i just removed a alpine cd charger from my a3 model number chm-5630 the unit comes with fixing brackets andaudi vca vaga3 box and leads ready to plus straight in to the 13 pin conection in the boot good con i want £20 for the unit i will pack it and you sort out pick up or corrier to colect...
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    heater blower /fan doesent work any help please

    removed the fan was jamed freed it of and its working fine will fit new one if it plays up againthank you for all the fast posts cheers all
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    heater blower /fan doesent work any help please

    hi i got a a3 se and the heater fan doesent work it started playing up a few months ago making a noise when it was on now wont work at all anyone know what it could be all controls light up and work just no fan ? thank you mark
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    air in cooling system help please

    still working ok and i had enougth of it so took drastic messures and sold it lol
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    air in cooling system help please

    right its all back together and on trial running at 90 pipe to top of rad gets hot rad and bottom pipe cold heater in the car a bit hit and miss hot then cold ?
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    air in cooling system help please

    yes mate running around 90 on temp gauge
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    air in cooling system help please

    thats good to here lol is urs a turbo diesel ? if yes could you do me a massive favour after running your car for about 30 mins on a drive can you please check if the hose from the bottom of your radiator up the the thermostate is hot also are they under pressure/pipes very firm my pipes get...